In Putnam there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 72.46% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 77 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Putnam, IL.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Putnam
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Putnam are not shown.
Putnam Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Putnam is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 72.46% of Putnam. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Putnam above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Putnam?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Putnam.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam home can get up to 77 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 40.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 24.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Putnam.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Putnam, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Putnam?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Putnam homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 45.06%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 53.89%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.05% of Putnam homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam, along with details on where in Putnam and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Putnam, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 72.46%, or 484 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, central, south, northwest, and southeast Putnam area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Putnam customers is up to 77 Mbps.
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- 55.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Putnam download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Putnam DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Putnam DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Putnam compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Putnam are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 77 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 72.46% in Putnam.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Whitefield, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hennepin, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bureau Junction, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tiskilwa, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Saratoga Center, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henry, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Milo, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bureau, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mark, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- DePue, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lucerne, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rocky Ford, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mascoma, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Manzanita, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mantua Center, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Macksville, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rose Valley, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Louann, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lone Mountain, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds